NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans (5-6) face the Jets (3-8) this week in the Titans' first of four December home games. The late afternoon kickoff at Nissan Stadium (capacity 69,134) is scheduled for 3:05 p.m. CST on Sunday, Dec. 2.
THE BROADCAST
The game will be televised regionally on CBS, including Nashville affiliate WTVF NewsChannel 5. Play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan and analyst Rich Gannon will call the action, and Steve Tasker will report from the sidelines.
All live in-market games are now available for fans to stream on their phones and tablets, regardless of mobile provider. Fans can download the free NFL app to watch their local team live when they are on-the-go.
The Titans Radio Network, including Nashville flagship 104.5 The Zone, will carry the game across the Mid-South with the "Voice of the Titans" Mike Keith, analyst Dave McGinnis, sideline reporter Amie Wells and gameday hosts Rhett Bryan and Jonathan Hutton.
Additionally, Sports USA will broadcast the game to a national radio audience. Play-by-play announcer Josh Appel and analyst Hank Bauer will have the call.
TITANS LOOK FOR WINNING FORMULA AT HOME
The Titans were on the road last week for a Monday night divisional battle with the Houston Texans. They jumped out to an early 10-0 lead but were ultimately defeated 34-17, spoiling a record-setting performance by quarterback Marcus Mariota.
Mariota completed 22 of 23 passes for 303 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. His completion rate of 95.7 percent set a franchise record and was the second-highest completion percentage in NFL history for a single game (minimum 20 attempts), trailing only Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers' 96.6 completion percentage the previous day against the Arizona Cardinals.
Mariota completed his first 19 passing attempts of the game. It was the highest number of consecutive completions in a game for the Titans/Oilers since at least the beginning of the 1997 campaign.
Mariota and the Titans are looking to keep pace in the AFC and get back to their winning ways at Nissan Stadium, where they have won 13 times in their last 16 appearances. In the AFC race, there are 11 teams, including the Titans, at 5-6 or better, and six teams are positioned at 5-6 or 6-5.
The Titans finish the season with a Thursday night home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars (Dec. 6), a road trip to face the New York Giants (Dec. 16), and consecutive home games against the Washington Redskins (Saturday, Dec. 22) and Indianapolis Colts (Dec. 30). It marks the first time in the "Titans era" (since 1999), the team will play four December home games and also the first time the Titans will play four of their final five games at home.
THE JETS
The Jets were at home last week to host the New England Patriots. They took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter and tied the score at 10-10 before halftime. However, Tom Brady's two touchdown passes and Sony Michel's 133 rushing yards and one touchdown helped the Patriots to a 27-13 victory.
The Jets drafted quarterback Sam Darnold with the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. The rookie from Southern California started the first nine games of the season before missing the last two contests due to an injury. He threw for 1,934 yards, 11 touchdowns and 14 interceptions on the season prior to the injury. With Darnold out, veteran Josh McCown has started the last two contests.
The Jets are in their fourth season under head coach Todd Bowles. His defensive unit is ranked second on third down in 2018, allowing opponents a 34.0 percent conversion rate. Bowles, who was named head coach in 2015, led the team to a 10-6 record in his first year and to 5-11 marks in 2016 and 2017.
TitansOnline.com looks back at the all-time series between the Tennessee Titans and New York Jets. (Photos: Donn Jones, AP)
New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker (87) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Tennessee Titans' Michael Griffin (33) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans defensive end Karl Klug (97) and Brian Orakpo (98) sack New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 30-8. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets' Stevan Ridley (22) is tackled by Tennessee Titans' Da'Norris Searcy (21) and DaQuan Jones (90) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws a pass during a week 14 NFL football game against the New York Jets on December 13, 2015 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Jets strong safety Calvin Pryor (25) tackles Tennessee Titans' Harry Douglas (83) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the Tennessee Titans take on the New York Jets during a week 14 NFL football game on December 13, 2015 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Tennessee Titans running back Dexter McCluster (22) scores the two point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs for a touchdown after he makes a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets' Stevan Ridley (22) is tackled by Tennessee Titans' Da'Norris Searcy (21) and DaQuan Jones (90) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. Mariota scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Tennessee Titans defensive end Karl Klug (97) sacks New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during a week 14 NFL football game against the on December 13, 2015 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) waits for the snap during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs for a touchdown after he makes a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) drops back to pass during a week 14 NFL football game against the New York Jets on December 13, 2015 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 file photo, New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) throws a pass away from Tennessee Titans' Jurrell Casey (99) during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets play the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. Mariota scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2015, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J. Mariota scored a touchdown on the play. For every unplanned play that earns a name like the Immaculate Reception, there’s a gimmick cooked up by coaches to catch a defense by surprise. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)
New York Jets plays Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 30-8. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Jets running back Romar Morris (30) is tackled by the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Alex Tanney (11) looks to pass against the New York Jets during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs the ball under pressure from New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (96) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) makes a catch against New York Jets cornerback Darryl Roberts (27) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) makes a catch against New York Jets cornerback Marcus Williams (20) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) carries the ball against the New York Jets during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets quarterback Christian Hackenberg (5) is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive back Brynden Trawick (41) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) makes a catch against New York Jets cornerback Darryl Roberts (27) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) breaks down the field against New York Jets cornerback Juston Burris (32) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) stiff arms New York Jets cornerback Darryl Roberts (27) after making a catch during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Jets wide receiver Lucky Whitehead (8) is tackled by Tennessee Titans wide receiver Eric Weems (14) and defensive back Brynden Trawick (41) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty (9) passes against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Manny Abad (38) stiff arms New York Jets tight end Jordan Leggett (49) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Alex Tanney (11) looks to pass against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets quarterback Christian Hackenberg (5) throws against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty (9) calls an audible at the line of scrimmage against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans running back Akeem Judd (38) carries the ball against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) shakes hands with New York Jets players after an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 7-3. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) calls an audible at the line of scrimmage against the New York Jets during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
